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24/7 Wall St. Closing Bell — May 16, 2012
The three major US stock indexes opened higher this morning as investors appeared to be reacting to a temporarily stronger euro, which indicated some confidence in the Eurozone generally. But the dollar regained its lost ground by mid-morning and looks to be continuing a run of 12 straight stronger showings, something last seen more than a quarter century ago. US housing data was not encouraging either (more coverage here). T he US dollar index rose today, now up 0.14% at 81.336. The GSCI commodity index is up fractionally at 636.10, with commodities mostly higher today, defying the stronger dollar. Wheat was today’s big gainer. WTI crude oil closed down -1.2% at $92.81/barrel, it’s lowest close since November, and Brent crude trades down at -1.66% at $109.60/barrel. Gol
The End of the Debt Supercycle Draws Near: John Mauldin
The End of the Debt Supercycle Draws Near: John Mauldin
Are developed nations across the globe at the precipice of oblivion? Yep, says pundit John Mauldin. Fresh after the announcement of a new joint venture with Casey Research and the conclusion of his own Strategic Investment Conference in Carlsbad, Mauldin spoke to . He believes that investors have a small window to save their investments from the end of the debt supercycle, but they’ll have to move fast.
What does your new partnership with Casey Research mean for investors going forward?
John Mauldin: We’re creating a joint venture, Mauldin Economics, which will have its own brand and publications. We’ll be starting out with a fixed-income letter.
What Not to Keep in Your Wallet
Consumers tend to take for granted the safety of their wallet or their purse when on the go. It is only when their valuables are lost does reality set in. Too often people keep the wrong things in their wallets or bags and when they become lost, it creates a worrisome situation and a long road trying to resolve identity theft issues.
Here is a list of things you should not keep in your wallet or purse to prevent identity theft and other complications:
Social Security Card
While it is true you may need to provide your Social Security card from time to time for a variety of reasons, you shouldn’t carry it with you at any other time. Losing your wallet will give a thief access to your name, contact information, and your Social Security number which basically gives them free reign for robbing you. K
Average Salary of an Assembly Line Worker
All due credit must be conferred to Henry Ford who implemented a systematic approach to the manufacturing of automobiles and gave rise to the concept of assembly lines. It is due to him that efficiency and low cost of production has now become synonymous with most factories, the world over. The term ‘assembly line’ does not limit itself to the automobile industry, though most assume it to be, but it constitutes a majority of sectors where the need for quality testing and product assembling is felt. Sectors like developmental research too have assembly line workers who are paid a good sum for their services. Generally, assembly line workers work in teams, with each team being given a selected duty to perform. It consists of Team Leaders, Inspectors, Testers, Supervisors and the Workers. Full post…
China Q1 Growth Slows
The notices from the Chinese government that GDP improvement in Q1 will disappoint grew as the Bank of China said the figure would be a disappointing 8.2%. That is against 8.9% for the full year 2011.
Matters may get worse. PMI data has shown a sharp slowdown of manufacturing. The housing markets in almost all large cities have fallen which could cause a pullback in consumer spending.
Fundamental Oil Report (2012-03-29)
NewsCrude consolidates ahead of major dataPreviousForecastAnalysisCrude oil fluctuates heavily now after it declined sharply yesterday on rising U.S. inventories which pushed the commodity strongly to the downside, crude is looking now for a clue to hold its position and resist the bearish wave which took it for two consecutive days.
How to buy and sell stocks
Ever wanted to learn how to buy stock? You’re in the right place. Learn what a stock is, how to choose good stocks and some of the basics of buying stock with this “stocks for dummies”- style guide.
Essentially, buying stocks means buying partial ownership in a company. If the financial fortunes of the company improve, share value generally increases. The reverse can also occur. If you purchase shares at $10 each, then the share price skyrockets to $30 each, you’ve tripled your investment dollar, minus brokerage fees at sale. The classic investing phrase “Buy low, sell high” can truly be a gateway to financial security.
The Motley Fool demystifies the decision-making process by breaking it down into its component parts. With some due diligence that includes research into corporate earnings, revenue, cash flow and more, you too can chart safe investing waters.
Read the company’s balance sheet: This is the record of the company’s total assets and liabilities. Corporate balan